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Desert Vista Boys Volleyball accepts its Team of the Year award during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Desert Vista Boys Volleyball accepts its Team of the Year award during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa
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Desert Vista's JJ Rose accepts the award for Lacrosse Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan/The Republic

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Desert Vista's JJ Rose accepts the award for Lacrosse Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Pinnacle's Marissa Schuld accepts the award for Softball Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan/The Republic

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Pinnacle's Marissa Schuld accepts the award for Softball Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Chandler's Jai Gruenwald accepts the award for Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan/The Republic

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Chandler's Jai Gruenwald accepts the award for Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Desert Edge's Tyson Jones accepts the award for Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan/The Republic

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Desert Edge's Tyson Jones accepts the award for Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Kyle Wellman accepts the Unified Sports Partner of the Year award during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Kyle Wellman accepts the Unified Sports Partner of the Year award during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa
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Xavier's Kyla Ferry accepts the award for Girls Soccer Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Xavier's Kyla Ferry accepts the award for Girls Soccer Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Brophy's Carter Clemmensen accepts the award for Boys Soccer Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Brophy's Carter Clemmensen accepts the award for Boys Soccer Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Xavier's Kyla Ferry accepts the award for Girls Soccer Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Xavier's Kyla Ferry accepts the award for Girls Soccer Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Declan George accepts the award for Ice Hockey Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Declan George accepts the award for Ice Hockey Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Valley Vista's Taylor Chavez accepts the award for Girls Basketball Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Valley Vista's Taylor Chavez accepts the award for Girls Basketball Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Ice Hockey Player of the Year Declan George thanks his family after winning the award during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Ice Hockey Player of the Year Declan George thanks his family after winning the award during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa
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Valley Vista's Taylor Chavez accepts the award for Girls Basketball Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Valley Vista's Taylor Chavez accepts the award for Girls Basketball Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Amphitheater's Darnell Moore accepts the award for Unified Sports Athlete of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Amphitheater's Darnell Moore accepts the award for Unified Sports Athlete of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Unified Sports Athlete of the Year Darnell Moore accepts the award during the azcentral Sports Award at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Unified Sports Athlete of the Year Darnell Moore accepts the award during the azcentral Sports Award at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa
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Sunrise Mountain's Deborah Taylor accepts the award for Unified Sports Coach of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Sunrise Mountain's Deborah Taylor accepts the award for Unified Sports Coach of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Verrado's Kyle Wellman accepts the award for Unified Sports Partner of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Verrado's Kyle Wellman accepts the award for Unified Sports Partner of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Chino Valley High School accepts the award for Unified Sports Team of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Chino Valley High School accepts the award for Unified Sports Team of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Luis Gonzalez (L) talks with azcentral's Greg Moore about life as an athlete with student athletes during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Luis Gonzalez (L) talks with azcentral's Greg Moore about life as an athlete with student athletes during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa
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Luis Gonzalez speaks to the people in attendance at ASU Gammage for azcentral Sports Awards in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Luis Gonzalez speaks to the people in attendance at ASU Gammage for azcentral Sports Awards in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa
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Luis Gonzalez speaks to the people in attendance at ASU Gammage for azcentral Sports Awards in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Luis Gonzalez speaks to the people in attendance at ASU Gammage for azcentral Sports Awards in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa
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Queen Creek's Gabriel Salvanera accepts the award for Boys Golfer of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Queen Creek's Gabriel Salvanera accepts the award for Boys Golfer of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Boulder Creek's Claire Grover accepts the award for Girls Swimmer of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Boulder Creek's Claire Grover accepts the award for Girls Swimmer of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Perry's Jillian Lagasca accepts the award for Badminton Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Perry's Jillian Lagasca accepts the award for Badminton Player of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Boulder Creek's Claire Grover accepts the award for Girls Swimmer of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Boulder Creek's Claire Grover accepts the award for Girls Swimmer of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Jun 10, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles appear on stage at the end of the 72nd Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY NETWORK Robert Deutsch, Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY NETWORK

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Jun 10, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles appear on stage at the end of the 72nd Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY NETWORK
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Former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez poses with Unified Sports Team of the year winner, Chino Valley High School, during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. #AZCSA Michael Chow/The Republic

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Former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez poses with Unified Sports Team of the year winner, Chino Valley High School, during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. #AZCSA
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Campo Verde's Rylan Stubbs accepts the award for Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Campo Verde's Rylan Stubbs accepts the award for Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Xavier Prep's Ashley Menne accepts the award for Girls Golfer of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. Sean Logan, Sean Logan/The Republic

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Xavier Prep's Ashley Menne accepts the award for Girls Golfer of the Year during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018.
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Darnell Moore's father takes a video of his son accepting the Unified Sports Athlete Award at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Darnell Moore's father takes a video of his son accepting the Unified Sports Athlete Award at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa
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The azcentral Sports Award logo sits on stage 3 hours before show time at ASU Gammage on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The Republic

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The azcentral Sports Award logo sits on stage 3 hours before show time at ASU Gammage on Sunday, June 10, 2018.
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The state is set at ASU Gammage about 3 hours before for the azcentral Sports Award on Sunday, June 10, 2018.
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A view of the trophies backstage at ASU Gammage for the 2018 azcentral Sports Awards show. The Republic

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A view of the trophies backstage at ASU Gammage for the 2018 azcentral Sports Awards show.
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A view of the trophies backstage at ASU Gammage for the 2018 azcentral Sports Awards show. The Republic

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A view of the trophies backstage at ASU Gammage for the 2018 azcentral Sports Awards show.
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A view of the trophies backstage at ASU Gammage for the 2018 azcentral Sports Awards show. The Republic

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A view of the trophies backstage at ASU Gammage for the 2018 azcentral Sports Awards show.
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A view from behind the azcentral Sports Award logo sits on stage 3 hours before show time at ASU Gammage on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The Republic

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A view from behind the azcentral Sports Award logo sits on stage 3 hours before show time at ASU Gammage on Sunday, June 10, 2018.
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A view from behind the azcentral Sports Award logo sits on stage 3 hours before show time at ASU Gammage on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The Republic

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A view from behind the azcentral Sports Award logo sits on stage 3 hours before show time at ASU Gammage on Sunday, June 10, 2018.
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A view from behind the azcentral Sports Award logo sits on stage 3 hours before show time at ASU Gammage on Sunday, June 10, 2018.
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Ice Hockey Player of the Year Declan George thanks his family after winning the award during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe, Ariz. on June 10, 2018. #azcsa(Photo: Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic)

Declan George, Centennial

George posted the highest number of goals (24) and the greatest point per game percentage (1.94) in Division II for top-seeded Peoria Centennial. A finalist last season for Arizona high school boys’ hockey player of the year, George led the Coyotes to a 17-3-0 regular-season record in his senior campaign.

Congratulations to the other nominees for the Arizona High School Boys Ice Hockey Player of the Year. The nominees are listed in alphabetical order.

Tyler Billingsly, Flagstaff

The lone representative of Northern Arizona on this list, Billingsley having tallied 17 goals and 12 assists in 20 games for Flagstaff. His scoring output placed him tied for second in goals this season and third among points leaders with 29 among Division I skaters.

Dino Brunetti, Notre Dame Prep

Brunetti started 13 of the Saints’ 20 games in net this season and posted an unblemished 13-0-0 record to go along with a miniscule 1.14 goals allowed average. As well as posting four shutouts, Brunetti led the state with a .938 save percentage among goaltenders with at least eight games played.

Jonathan Burden, Basha-Perry

He notched just five assists this season, but no player in the state topped Burden’s 30-goal output this season. Although Basha-Perry finished with just a paltry 6-12-2 record this regular season in Div. III, Burden’s high-volume of offense this season should not be overlooked.

Anthony Tilelli, Horizon

His six losses as a goaltender aren’t pretty, but Tilelli was a workhorse this season for Div. II Phoenix Horizon — logging a state-best 900 minutes this season. The backstop compiled a 12-6-0 record to go along with a 2.10 goals allowed average. He posted four shutouts and started every game for the Huskies.

These are the eight nominees for the Arizona Boys Ice Hockey Player of the Year 2017-18.(Photo: Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports)

Zachary Wayne, Campo Verde

Although Gilbert Campo Verde finished with just a 9-9-2 regular-season record in Div. III, Wayne posted the most points (39) in the state this season — doing so in just 17 games. Wayne (25 goals) is also an amateur photographer with a passion for snapping photos of cars, which he posts on his online blog.

Andrei Yanovich, Notre Dame Prep

Yanovich is a talented forward who led the Saints to an undefeated regular season. He posted 17 goals in 17 games to go along with 15 assists. That leaves Yanovich with a 1.88 points per game average for this year’s juggernaut Div. I squad.

Former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez poses with Unified Sports Team of the year winner, Chino Valley High School, during the azcentral Sports Awards at ASU Gammage in Tempe June 10, 2018. #AZCSA Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Grant Ziegler, Pinnacle

Ziegler scored 10 goals and tallied nine assists for the Pioneers in the regular season. In the playoffs, he scored four more goals, including the eventual game-winner in the Div. I title game, a 1-0 victory over previously undefeated Notre Dame Prep, capping Ziegler's senior season.

Honorable mention

These players were selected by virtue of them receiving the most votes in All-Arizona balloting conducted by the Arizona High School Hockey Association.

Pinnacle's head coach Glenn Karlson during their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.(Photo: Carlos Salcedo/The Republic)

Coach of the year

Glenn Karlson, Pinnacle

Season recap: Karlson for the second year in a row win the Division I championship over rival Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep. This year the game was a bit closer as Pinnacle defeated Notre Dame Prep 1-0. Karlson will lead his team to its fifth USA Hockey National Championship bid. This feat was especially impressive as Pinnacle graduated 13 seniors from last year's championship team and still managed to clinch the title for a second straight year.

Coach's comments: "Last year we graduated 13 seniors so there were a lot of hungry kids," Karlson said about not having a championship hangover. "We still had to figure out how to get them (returners) to play for the new guys." Karlson explained that he already eyeing a third championship and will continue to coach at Pinnacle for years to come. "I'll be here as long as they want me here," Karlson said.

Notre Dame Prep's Dasnny Doherty (10) finds some room in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Notre Dame Prep's Julian D'Aloia (4) and Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) battle it out in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Notre Dame Prep's Julian D'Aloia (4) and Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) battle it out in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Notre Dame Prep's Julian D'Aloia (4) and Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) battle it out in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Pinnacle's Humberto Quirarte (70) gets some room near the wall in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Notre Dame Prep's Tyler Kiley-Ram (23) goes head to head against Pinnacle's Logan Derryberry (16) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Pinnacle's Tucker Honing (66) and Notre Dame Prep's Michael Miscio (20) battle for the puck in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Pinnacle's Chase McLaughlin (29) tries to steal the puck from Notre Dame Prep's Brett Fryer (22) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Notre Dame Prep's Andrei Yanovich (91) tries to find some room in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Notre Dame Prep's Andrei Yanovich (91) and Pinnacle's Humberto Quirarte (70) get tangled up on the wall in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Centennial players celebrate a goal during the first period of their championship game against Horizon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Horizon's Ryan Janowski (17) with room to get the across the ice during their championship game against Centennial on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Horizon's Ryan Janowski (17) takes a shot on goal in the first period of their championship game against Centennial on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Horizon's Joesph Lines (22) goes head to head with Centennial's Daniel Strauch (33) in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Horizon's George Gulizia (13) and Centennial's Lucas Too (20) battle for the puck at mid ice during the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Centennial's Ruskin Griffith (45) and Horizon's Joseph Lines chase the puck during the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Centennial's Christian Laliberte (10) loses his balance while Horizon's George Gulizia (13) closes in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Horizon's Joseph Lines (22) and Centennial's Andrew Songstad (87) chase after a puck in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Horizon's Anthony Montagnino (36) and Centennial's Christian Laliberte (10) fight for the puck in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Centennial's Declan George (27) and Horizon's Stephan Kennedy (28) tangle up by the glass in second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Centennial's Oscar Kahler (93) and Horizon's Dawson Lungerman (8) battle it out in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Centennial's Ruskin Griffith (45), Horizon's Chase Kimball (29) and Centennial's Declan George scramble near the glass in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Centennial's Andrew Songstad (87) gets the puck away from Horizon's Joseph Curley (18) in third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Horizon's Carter Mengedoth (16) and Joseph Lines (22) wrap up Centennial's Robert Sandoval (28) in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) with plenty of room midfield in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Campo Verde's Michael Tywalk (36) celebrates his goal with teammates in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Campo Verde's Charles Herman (110 finds room near the wall in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Campo Verde's Michael Tywalk (36) celebrates his goal with teammates in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Campo Verde's Cody Horton (50) and Corono del Sol's Colton Herr (11) battle out after a face-off in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) loses the puck to Campo Verde's Braden Moore (21) in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Corona del Sol's Alec Cipollini (32) deflects a shot on goal by Campo Verde's Michael Tywalk (36) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Campo Verde's Cody Horton (50) faces off against Corono del Sol's Mason Muir (5) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Corona del Sol's Cameron Shurman (14) takes a shot on goal in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Campo Verde's Zachary Wayne's shot goes between the legs of Campo Verde's goalie in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Corona del Sol's Colton Herr (11) takes a long shot on goal in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) takes a shot on goal but is caught by Campo Verde's Jake Membrilla in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Centennial players raise their championship trophy for their fans after their championship game win against Horizon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) takes a shot on Campo Verde's Steven Pryce in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic